Welcome to "Africa-o-ye," Portland's ultimate destination for African music, where the airwaves come alive every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm on KBOO radio. Immerse yourself in two solid hours of soul-stirring African rhythms as we bring you the very best of the continent's diverse musical heritage. From the hypnotic beats of Afrobeat to the joyous melodies of Highlife, from the infectious grooves of Soukous to the captivating sounds of Juju, "Africa-o-ye" is your primary source for the vibrant and eclectic tapestry of African music. Tune in, let the rhythms transport you, and experience the magic of Africa right at your fingertips.
Wooden xylophones play an important role in many African musical cultures. On
this week's show we will hear marimbas in the Zimbabwean tradition; timbilia
orchestras from Mozambique, the Ghanaian Gyil, balafons from Burkina,
Mali, Guineé, Senegal & Côte d'Ivoire, and we'll...
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Afrobeat has become a global phenomenon, and it's creator the most
influential musician to emerge from the African contintent. In
anticipation of tonight's screening of the documentary "Finding Fela" as part
of the 25th Cascade Festival of African Films, Africa O-Yé! pres...
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Selections from 2014 releases by Tony Allen, Alngelique Kidjo, DJessou Mory
Kanté, Orlando Julius, and a brand new 2015 release from Kassé Mady
Diabaté --- plus some Algerian Berber music from Portland-based Moh
Alileche, whose band will be celebrating Berber New Year this ...
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